A Snapshot of Learning:

“TRAM- ologists” - Guided by performers from the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, Lucas Estrella, Grade 2, charts Tempo, Rhythm and Motion in a visual musical pattern to illustrate the motion of animals in our environment.    Palmer River’s second grade students learned to become “TRAMologists” working to detect animal locomotion as it is represented through music.  This assembly was part of NBSO’s Learning in Concert program.  Students will then have the opportunity to continue this exploration using fossils in their classrooms and on site at the Buttonwood Park Zoo.

Not Yertle- but “Yolanda”! – Second graders in Mrs. Augusta’s and Ms. DePietro’s class made quick friends with “Yolanda the Tortoise”.  Augusta (below) bravely lifts Yolanda to safety.  Mr. Warner of Warner’s Turtle Farmer here in Rehoboth is pictured here with a very feisty snapping turtle and his very lovely daughter Madison.  The students asked many thoughtful questions and took many notes on the habitat of Turtles and Tortoises. Did you know that a turtle has claws and a tortoise has feet like an elephant?

EXTRAVA-CAN-ZA! – Even our youngest students learn about the importance of community service.  This year we filled 30 baskets, each with over 20 holiday food items, for families to enjoy. Shown here are Dahlia Cryan (left) and Abigail Fortin (right) adding their contributions to the baskets.   Additionally, $609.57 was presented to Steve Martin, of the Rehoboth food pantry, to be used to complement each basket with a turkey.  Thank you to all of our Palmer River Feinstein Junior Scholars and the whole school community for helping with this worthwhile project!!!

Grateful on Thanksgiving – Students throughout Palmer River took time to celebrate the historical significance of Thanksgiving.  Pictured here, Ella Danforth, Khloe Rodriques and Logan Rucinski, join with their classmates across kindergarten to feast in the spirit of the pilgrims and Native Americans.   We at Palmer River are thankful for all our young scholars, teachers and the members of the school community who continue to make student learning a priority.

Rehoboth History Scavenger Hunt- Fourth grade students, Maddie M, Ava W., Rowen W., Madison G. and Ella S. (and Sisters), celebrate their success as they locate a clue box at the Perryville Dam. Students raced about town locating “bee boxes” at historical sites learning about Rehoboth History and “Main Idea”.  Ms. Gridley commends their determination and commitment to learning as students (and families) met on a rainy Saturday to accomplish this feat.